2022-2023 College Catalog

Pellissippi State Community College

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment

Pellissippi State affirms that it will not tolerate discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state civil rights law with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the College.

Similarly, the College will not subject any student to discrimination or harassment under any educational program and no student shall be discriminatorily excluded from participation nor denied the benefits of any educational program on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state civil rights law related to the College.

Any Pellissippi State employee, applicant or student who has reason to feel that he or she has been harassed or affected by discrimination or who has any other concerns or questions about equal opportunity and affirmative action, should contact the following:

Executive Director, Equity and Compliance
Title IX Coordinator, Equity Officer, Title VI Officer, ADA Coordinator, Affirmative Action Officer
Pellissippi State Community College
Goins Building, Room 258
10915 Hardin Valley Rd./P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
gtunderwood@pstcc.edu 
865-539-7354; Fax: 865-539-7645

Requesting Accommodations

Questions about services and facilities for students with disabilities should be directed to the following:

Director, Disability Services
Pellissippi State Community College
Alexander Building, Room 136
10915 Hardin Valley Rd./P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
865-539-7354, Fax: 865-539-7699

Catalog Changes

The course offerings and requirements of the institution are continually under examination and revision. This Catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication; it does not guarantee that such offerings and requirements will not be changed or revoked. Adequate and reasonable notice will be given to students affected by any changes. This Catalog is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the institution.

The institution reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the institution. These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions.

Current information may be obtained on the College website or from the following sources:

Admission requirements—Enrollment Services
Course offerings—Advising Center
Degree requirements—Advising Center
Fees and tuition—Student Account Services

Pellissippi State Community College provides the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by offering programs of instruction in the various disciplines and programs through faculty who are qualified for teaching at the college level. The acquisition and retention of knowledge by any student is, however, contingent upon the student’s desire and ability to learn and his or her application of appropriate study techniques to any course or program. Thus, the College does not guarantee that any student who completes a course or program of study will be able to successfully complete any specific examination for any course, degree or license.

The College System of Tennessee

Pellissippi State Community College is part of the College System of Tennessee, the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 140,000 students. The system is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Pellissippi State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Questions about the accreditation of Pellissippi State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Archived Catalogs: To receive copies of College Catalogs printed prior to 2012, contact Marketing and Communications at marketing@pstcc.edu.

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